Guide to Diagnostic Tests, 7e
A quick reference to more than 450 of the most commonly used diagnostic tests – including genetic and microbiology tests included for the first time!Guide to Diagnostic Tests, Seventh Edition is a concise guide to the selection and interpretation of more than 450 laboratory and microbiology tests, and also includes coverage of diagnostic imaging and electrocardiology. This on-the-spot reference contains information on the basic principles of diagnostic testing, performance of common bedside procedures, diagnostic algorithms, the use of tests in differential diagnosis, and basic electrocardiography. Readers will find coverage of tests used in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, neurology and obstetrics and gynecology.FEATURES:? Full literature citations with PubMed (PMID) numbers included for each reference ? Includes the latest evidence-based information ? Completely updated content with many new genetic and microbiology tests included for the first time.
| Publication Language |
English |
|---|---|
| Publication Access Type |
Premium |
| Publisher |
McGraw Hill |
| Publication Year |
2017 |
| Publication Type |
Textbooks |
| ISBN/ISSN |
'978-1259640896 |
| Publication Category |
McGraw Hill Access Medicine |
| Publication Subject |
Medical |
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